Vending machines for snacks and snacks do not exactly correspond to our idea of ​​a healthy meal , satisfying and appetizing. They are rather the symbol of a series of bad habits , such as eating quickly between a commitment to another , standing , regardless of what you put in your stomach.

Yet , in Chicago, there is someone who has made ​​a commitment to revolutionize the idea, invented a vending machine with healthy food, local , organic and fresh , with a great preponderance of meat- free options .
That someone is Luke Sanders , creator and founder of the Farmer’s Fridge , which along with its associates manages this unusual ” machine ” wedge salads , salads and snacks health-conscious placed in a corner of Garvey Food Court , including a McDonald’s and a Dunkin ‘ Donuts.

The distributor , much nicer than a normal machine was built with reclaimed wood , and the food is contained in recyclable plastic jars without phthalates ( also on site) at 100%, and kept at the ideal temperature .
The whole process of production and distribution is designed to prevent the waste of energy and food : from recycled paper napkins labels minimized (but with ingredients and nutritional values ​​clear and legible ) , use of a shared kitchen to ‘ energy efficiency of the refrigerator integrated into the kiosk to the choice of green suppliers .

And then these jars filled with colorful layers of fresh vegetables are crisp and beautiful to look at and comfortable to carry ; Also the recipes seem interesting ; There are salads ” theme” ( antioxidant, protein and detox , but also Mediterranean or Thai ) , sweet and savory snacks (from sliced ​​apples with honey vinaigrette with hummus ) and nutritious breakfast of greek yogurt and berries. .

The excellent raw material for sure are not lacking , it would be nice if the idea could be developed here in Italy , a country of good food !